How to stop payment on ebay gift card

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I accidentally sent an ebay gift card via email to the wrong address.  Since it was a gift card purchase it doesn't show up in my recent transactions so I have not found any way to cancel it.  Trying to cancel it from paypal just states since it is an ebay dispute I must resolve it through ebay.  Any help would be appreciated.

We will never ask you to email your personal information. Remember, if eBay needs you to update your account or provide any information, we always send a copy of our request to your Messages folder in My eBay. Always check there first.

What to do if you’ve been targeted by a gift card scam

  • Contact eBay Customer Service immediately
  • eBay Customer Service may ask you to forward suspicious emails about eBay Gift Card you bought to [email protected] and include the first 9 digits of your eBay Gift Card in your message.
  • Keep the eBay Gift Card itself and your receipt for the eBay Gift Card. We’ll need these in order to verify your eBay Gift Card.

Report the scam to Federal Trade Commission (FTC). If you’re outside the United States, you can report the scam to your local consumer protection agency or report it to econsumer.gov.

Introduction

By purchasing, accepting or using the eBay Gift Card in physical or digital form ("Gift Card") and in consideration for your right to use the Gift Card, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions (the "Terms and Conditions") and the terms and conditions contained in the eBay User Agreement (the "eBay User Agreement"). In these Terms and Conditions, "you" and "your" means the cardholder who has purchased or received a Gift Card. "We" or "our" means eBay Gift Card Services, Inc., and eBay Inc., as applicable.

The terms and conditions of the eBay User Agreement are incorporated herein by reference. Please be advised that the eBay User Agreement contains provisions that govern how claims you and we have against each other are resolved (see section entitled "Legal Disputes" in the eBay User Agreement). It also contains an arbitration agreement section entitled "Agreement to Arbitrate", which will, with limited exceptions, require you to submit claims you have against us to binding and final arbitration, unless you opt out of the arbitration agreement (see the "Legal Disputes" provision in the eBay User Agreement). In the event of any conflict between these Terms and Conditions and those contained in the eBay User Agreement, these Terms and Conditions shall prevail.

We will never ask you to email your personal information. Remember, if eBay needs you to update your account or provide any information, we always send a copy of our request to your Messages folder in My eBay. Always check there first.

What to do if you’ve been targeted by a gift card scam

  • Contact eBay Customer Service immediately
  • eBay Customer Service may ask you to forward suspicious emails about eBay Gift Card you bought to [email protected] and include the first 9 digits of your eBay Gift Card in your message.
  • Keep the eBay Gift Card itself and your receipt for the eBay Gift Card. We’ll need these in order to verify your eBay Gift Card.

Report the scam to Federal Trade Commission (FTC). If you’re outside the United States, you can report the scam to your local consumer protection agency or report it to econsumer.gov.

Are there restrictions on the use of eBay Gift&Cards?

There are limits on redeeming eBay Gift Cards, including time and spending threshold limits. Additionally, eBay Gift Cards may not be used to buy other eBay Gift Cards, third party gift cards, gift certificates, coupons, coins, paper money, virtual currency, or items generally considered to be "bullion" (for example, gold, silver, and other precious metals in the form of coins, bars, or ingots).

Where can I buy an eBay Gift Card?

You can purchase our gift cards at Kroger, Walgreens, and other retailers near you. Digital gift cards are currently unavailable on eBay as we develop a better-than-ever experience to be launched soon.

When and where can I use an eBay Gift Card?

You can use your eBay Gift Card to pay for items listed on eBay.com.

How do I find out how much money is on my eBay Gift Card?

Look up your eBay Gift Card balance using our online Gift Card Balance Checker.

Do I need a PayPal account to use an eBay Gift Card?

You no longer need a PayPal account to use an eBay Gift Card when purchasing items on eBay.

Do I need an eBay account to use an eBay Gift Card?

You need an eBay account registered in the U.S. and a U.S. shipping address to use an eBay Gift Card. You can create an eBay account at any time.

How do I pay with an eBay Gift Card?

To use your eBay Gift Card, enter the 13-digit redemption code at checkout.

  • If you received a digital Gift Card through email, the redemption code can be found in the email.
  • If you have a physical Gift Card, the redemption code is on the back of the card. Gently scratch off the security coating to see the redemption code.
  • Please note, it can take up to 4 hours for your eBay Gift Card to be activated and ready to be redeemed.

What if my order total is less than the amount of my eBay Gift Card?

After using your eBay Gift Card, any remaining balance is attached to your eBay account.

To redeem the remaining balance, enter your redemption code at checkout, and be sure you’re using the same eBay account as your previous purchase.

Where’s the email with the redemption code?

If the email with the redemption code hasn’t arrived:

  • Keep in mind that it can take up to 3 hours for the email to arrive.
  • Check your email spam or junk folders.
  • Contact the seller—they may be able to resend the email.

When you buy a digital Gift Card for yourself, the email with the redemption code goes to your eBay-registered email address (the email address you use on eBay), so make sure you’re checking the right email account.

Why wasn’t my eBay Gift Card accepted while paying for an item?

Here are a few things to check if your eBay Gift Card isn’t accepted:

  • Make sure that you have an eBay account registered in the U.S. and a U.S. shipping address.
  • If you used your eBay Gift Card once before, make sure you’re using the same eBay account as your previous purchase.
  • Make sure there’s money on your eBay Gift Card by checking your gift card balance.
  • Make sure you are not exceeding the Gift Card time and threshold redemption limits.
  • Only four (4) incentive codes can be accepted per check-out transaction. These codes include eBay Gift Cards, eBay Gift Certificates, eBay Bucks, and coupons.
  • An eBay Gift Card may not be used to purchase other eBay Gift Cards, third party gift cards, gift certificates, coupons, coins, paper money, virtual currency or items generally considered to be "bullion" (for example, gold, silver, and other precious metals in the form of coins, bars, or ingots). If you have any of these items in your cart when you’re checking out, an eBay Gift Card cannot be applied.

Where can I get help if I’m having trouble redeeming my eBay Gift Card at checkout?

If you are having trouble redeeming your eBay Gift Card at checkout, click here for some additional troubleshooting steps or to contact us.

What if I return something I bought with an eBay Gift Card?

If you return an item you bought with an eBay Gift Card, the refund is credited back to your Gift Card.

Is there a way to replace a lost eBay Gift Card?

An unused eBay Gift Card which has been lost, stolen, or damaged will only be replaced where required by law, when you have proof of purchase and the Gift Card number.

What are the terms and conditions of eBay Gift Cards and Gift Certificates?

eBay Gift Cards are non-refundable and cannot be redeemed for cash, unless required by law.
eBay Gift Cards and Gift Certificates never expire, and there are no fees.

How do I guard against fraudulent activity?

Protect yourself from gift card scams

To make sure your eBay Gift Card codes are safe from scammers, follow these tips:

Treat your eBay Gift Card redemption code like cash.

  • Never give or send your eBay Gift Card code to anyone outside of eBay.com checkout. That’s a scam.
  • Your eBay Gift Card can only be redeemed at checkout on eBay.com.
  • Do not use your gift card to pay anyone outside of the eBay platform.

Go to FTC.gov/giftcards or ebay.com/giftcardscams to learn more about gift card scams.

We will never ask you to email your personal information. Remember, if eBay needs you to update your account or provide any information, we always send a copy of our request to your Messages folder in My eBay. Always check there first.

What to do if you’ve been targeted by a gift card scam

  • Contact eBay Customer Service immediately
  • eBay Customer Service may ask you to forward suspicious emails about eBay Gift Card you bought to [email protected] and include the first 9 digits of your eBay Gift Card in your message.
  • Keep the eBay Gift Card itself and your receipt for the eBay Gift Card. We’ll need these in order to verify your eBay Gift Card.

Report the scam to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) . If you’re outside the United States, you can report the scam to your local consumer protection agency or report it to econsumer.gov.

What if I scratched my eBay Gift Card code off? What if there are other issues with my eBay Gift Card?

Please gather the following information and items and contact the retailer where your eBay Gift Card was purchased:

Can I cancel a eBay gift card?

eBay Gift Cards are non-refundable and cannot be redeemed for cash, unless required by law. eBay Gift Cards and Gift Certificates never expire, and there are no fees.

Can you deactivate a gift card?

If you need to deactivate a gift card so it can no longer be used to pay for sales in your account, you can easily do so by canceling the gift card. This is especially helpful if, for example, your customer has lost their gift card or is worried that someone else knows their gift card code.

How do you stop gift card theft?

How Can Merchants Prevent Gift Card Fraud?.
Using effective fraud detection tools to block fraudulent gift card purchases..
Placing limits on large or repeated gift card purchases..
Having a system in place to track individual gift cards..

How do I change my eBay gift card?

It's effortless to redeem an eBay gift card, too. Simply log into your eBay account and choose items you want to buy. Once you're on the checkout page, type in the redemption code to redeem your eBay gift card. That's it—it's really that easy.